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SAT 31-60
SAT deffenitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antediluvian | from a much earlier time. |
| anthropology | the study of man. |
| antiquated | no longer used. |
| apathy | lack of interest or concern. |
| apostate | a person who forsakes his religion, cause, part, etc. |
| appease | to bring to a state of peace. |
| apprehensive | uneasy or fearful about something that might happen. |
| approbation | approval. |
| aptitude | ability; capability. |
| archaeology | the study of past cultures. |
| archaic | antiquated. |
| ascertain | to find out definitely. |
| assail | to attack. |
| assiduous | working diligently. |
| assuage | to soothe. |
| astringent | caustic; sharply pungent. |
| astute | shrewd; observant. |
| atrocious | shockingly bad. |
| atrophy | to waste away from disuse. |
| attrition | a reduction in number or strength. |
| audacious | bold |
| auditory | pertaining to hearing. |
| aural | pertaining to hearing. |
| banal | commonplace. |
| baroque | extravagantly ornate, florid, or convoluted in style. |
| barren | sterile, unproductive. |
| bastion | a fortified place. |
| battered | damaged by hard blows or hard usage. |
| beguile | to deceive with charm. |
| bellicose | eager to fight. |